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Okanagan Falls residents call for ‘immediate relief’ to prevent excess runoffWith rain in the forecast, some Okanagan Falls residents say they are in imminent danger as excess runoff could flood their properties again.CanadaAug 15, 2024
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Don’t let flooding, wildfire guard down, RDOS says“There are also early concerns about drought extending into the spring and summer, potentially leading to an early wildfire season,” said the RDOS.CanadaMar 27, 2024
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Slope stability issue in Okanagan Falls, water break suspectedThe suspected water break is along Cabernet Drive. The regional district is asking people to avoid the area until further notice. Crews are assessing the situation.CanadaNov 17, 2023
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Washrooms vandalized at Kenyon Park in Okanagan FallsThe RDOS says the park’s washrooms will remain closed until repairs are completed.CrimeOct 12, 2023
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Evacuation alert rescinded for Upper Park Rill Creek wildfire in South OkanaganThe fire, estimated at 2,043 hectares, is located between Okanagan Falls and Keremeos, but is deemed to be held.FireSep 25, 2023
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B.C. wildfires: Crater Creek blaze near Keremeos grows to 37K hectaresThe Upper Park Rill Creek blaze southeast of Okanagan Falls was still estimated at 1,090 hectares – the same size it was Friday evening.FireAug 19, 2023
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‘Who’s making the decisions?’ Criticism after Crater Creek wildfire explodes, growing 10 times in sizeThe Crater Creek wildfire, fanned by winds, merged with the Gillanders Creek fire. Together, the two fires grew from an estimated 1,100 hectares to 10,000 hectares.CanadaAug 16, 2023
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Eagle Bluff wildfire: Number of homes on evacuation alert shrinks considerably'We are very happy today to have the positive changes announced to the (evacuation) orders and alerts,' said the mayor of Osoyoos, Sue McKortoff.CanadaAug 1, 2023
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Evacuation order downsized for Eagle Bluff wildfire near Osoyoos'We’re so happy about having the evacuation orders lifted in most places,' said the mayor of Osoyoos, Sue McKortoff.CanadaJul 31, 2023
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Evacuation order issued for Osoyoos after U.S. wildfire crosses borderThe fire was burning close to Oroville in Washington state when it crossed the border, just west of Osoyoos, B.C.CanadaJul 30, 2023
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